Amazon Accountant/Bookkeeper

We are a Canadian-based Amazon business that sells in all major Amazon marketplaces. We are in the stationery/journaling business. We are looking for an experienced, accountant/bookkeeper to join our team on a part-time basis.

The Accountant/Bookkeeper role is dedicated to ensuring that our financial processes on the Amazon platform are consistent and adhere to current best practices.

This individual will require extensive Amazon experience and will work closely with the company Founder to proactively manage the financial side of the business.

Beyond expert accounting and bookkeeping skills, the Accountant/ Bookkeeper must have the following:

1. Must be a problem solver that requires little oversight. You possess the drive to find solutions that align with the organization’s goals and objectives. You must be a self-starter.
2. Excellent proficiency in English with strong communication and writing skills.
3. Excellent understanding of and experience with the Amazon platform. Multiple years of experience is required.
4. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
5. Experience with Xero

The Accountant/Bookkeeper will have the following tasks:

1. Ensuring entry of expenses, revenues and journal entries with month-end generation of Balance Sheet and Income Statements into Xero
2. Reconciling purchase orders and Amazon inventory receiving and discrepancy follow up
3. Reconciling Amazon refunds, damages, and missing inventory
4. Assist and monitor our outside European VAT agency
5. Generate Canadian GST tax return


Other
1. Create SOPs
2. Assist in Inventory monitoring and forecasting
3. Sku margin and profitability analysis
4. Experience with Canadian and Europe VAT is an asset